This tour takes you back to ancient times, giving you a unique experience of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with the best tour guides Rome has to offer and VIP skip-the-line-access.

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Duration 2.5 - 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese
Private group available

Highlights

Marvel at the centuries-old design of the Colosseum
Take in panoramic views of the city from the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Explore the three sites with a VIP skip-the-line-access

Full description

This incredible tour goes to the very heart of ancient Rome and allows you to explore the Empire’s most iconic monuments. With your group, an experienced tour guide will take you back to the time of gladiator fights at the Colosseum. Your guide will also reveal the secrets of the Roman Forum, which was the political and economic center of the city and, therefore, of the entire empire. No tour of this area would be complete without exploring the Palatine Hill. This was the Beverly Hills of ancient Rome, where emperors and nobles resided, high above the riff-raff below. The tour duration is 2 and a half hours in total.

Includes

VIP skip-the-line access
Expert tour guide
Small-group tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Foods and drinks
Gratuities
Skip Security Checks (i.e. all visitors must go through a security check)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet outside the Angelino "ai Fori" restaurant, next to the traffic lights. The restaurant is located on Largo Corrado Ricci, 40 42 43 43a 25, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Water
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat in summertime
Please note, all customers must go through mandatory airport-style security checks before entering the Colosseum
Bring a bottle of water with you

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Value for money
3.5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.7/5

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Very good guide in Tijanna

Some challenges in finding the guide as one had merged tours without giving notice. The trip itself was memorable thanks to a wonderful guide who gave a great overview of history, myths and god stories. Even a little rain during the approximately two hours the guided tour managed to detract from the impression. It is strongly recommended to have a guide for such a tour as this provides a significantly greater insight into the history behind the buildings.

October 8, 2019

Well organised. Great guide and pace just right

March 27, 2022

It was a great tour

March 12, 2022

Colosseum, Palatine, & Forum Skip the Line Small Group Tour

Colosseum, Palatine, & Forum Skip the Line Small Group Tour

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Very good guide in Tijanna